Actor Sanjay Dutt recalls feeling tempted to use drugs again during his first wife, Richa Sharma’s, cancer diagnosis and treatment. According to accounts shared through writer Ranbir Pushp’s recollections, Dutt describes that period as a moment when vulnerability returned despite his earlier recovery.
The sources say Dutt links the temptation to the emotional strain of watching his wife undergo treatment. He reportedly reflects on how he draws strength from supportive influences, including his family and his father, and how concern for his loved ones ultimately steers him away from relapse. The accounts frame the shift as a change in focus—from personal cravings to responsibility toward his family—portraying his decision as part of his ongoing commitment to stay on track.
While all outlets recount the same core episode, they differ slightly in emphasis: one focuses on Dutt’s work dedication during a period described in the context of a 1992 film shoot, while another centers directly on the “temptation” and the writer’s retelling of Dutt’s explanation for why he did not act on it.
